SPCP to provide skills for IT professionals in Vietnam

8:11:59 AM | 8/26/2008

Symantec has officially deployed Symantec's Product Certification Program (SPCP) in Vietnam with the view to equipping IT professionals in Vietnam with a high level of technical competency on solutions. VIB Forum’s reporter has an interview with Raymond Goh, Regional Manager, Systems Engineer Asia South, Symantec Corporation
 
As far as I know, Symantec has just launched Symantec’s product certification program in Vietnam, could you please tell us more about this programme and its advantages?
Professional certification programmes such as Symantec’s Product Certification program are widely recognized and industry practice is used to measure skills and competencies. The programme is now available in Vietnam. IT Professionals in Vietnam certified under this program will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to effectively use and manage Symantec applications, and possess high-performance technical problem solving expertise.
The certification programme brings about many benefits. The enable IT professionals strengthens their professional development and enhances their careers by earning technical credentials for Symantec solutions. IT professionals can leverage these credentials to advance their career and distinguish themselves among their peers in industrial companies. Companies with certified IT professionals can maintain a talented IT team with high-caliber credentials and technical knowledge needed to solve complex IT issues and avoid system downtime that could result in loss of business
 
What are basic criteria to get the certificates?
The Symantec Certification Program is a valuable investment for IT managers and professionals. Those certified demonstrate a high level of technical competency ensuring Symantec technology maximizes performance and reduces an organization’s overall IT risk. Both employers and individuals benefit from the certification.
Providing confidence in customers by enhancing satisfaction with the ability to perform beyond expectations
All IT professionals are able to enroll for the Symantec Product Certification programme by registering online via Prometric Testing Centre at http://prometric.com/default.htm or registering directly at SaigonCTT’s office.
For IT professionals who are interested to register for the education services courses, please follow steps at the website: http://eval.symantec.com/en/SG/downloads/edu/calendar_ph.pdf.
 With the new appointment of Symantec Education services partners in Vietnam, SaigonCTT, you can also contact them directly.
 
Many countries have implemented Symantec’s certification program, do you have any assessment on the efficiency of this program?
The Symantec Product Certification Program is available globally through our Education services partners in various countries. There are not statistics on the efficiency of this program; however, the certification itself was developed to measure the competency of each IT professional.
The program introduces new certification exams, a consistent set of exam preparation materials for all certification paths and an online Certification Forum to facilitate collaboration among certification candidates and certified professionals. 
Our partners across the globe will play a vital role in delivering quality trainings for Symantec Education Services. Their appointment only shows Symantec’s commitment to help businesses get the most from their investment in Symantec software and their IT functions.
 
What do you think about the highly qualified employees of Vietnam and why did Symantec choose SaigonCTT as an education partner deploying your training courses in Vietnam?
Vietnam has so far attracted many international organizations to operate in the country, especially after its access to the WTO. The demand for local professionals with high IT competency is growing, and the development of human capital is becoming increasingly important.
The Symantec Product Certification Program will equip IT professionals in Vietnam with a high level of technical competency on solutions that have been recognized globally.
The certification program aims to provide skills for IT professionals in Vietnam to leverage new technologies from Symantec, maximize performance and reduce overall IT risk.
In addition, it will enable companies in Vietnam to get the most benefit of their technology investment by ensuring that their teams are fully skilled in the features and functions of their tools. 
Symantec has been well-known in Vietnam for their IT training courses as well as their commitment to delivering high quality training. It has a proven track record in offering IT training services and will play an integral role in delivering quality and world-class training for Symantec Education Services. By cooperating with one of the best ICT training centres in Vietnam, Symantec aims to provide opportunities to IT professionals in Vietnam to acquire skills in Symantec’s latest technologies in security, storage and systems management.
 
Reported by Giang Tu